{"id":885,"date":"2019-03-18T16:33:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T20:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=885"},"modified":"2019-03-18T16:34:41","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T20:34:41","slug":"periodontal-disease-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/periodontal-disease-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease Treatment & Causes: Taking Care of Your Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Dental<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Poor dental care can lead to long-term health issues like\ngingivitis. While gingivitis\nis often simple to counteract<\/a>, it can quickly advance into periodontal\ndisease if left unchecked. This advanced form of gum disease requires more\nserious periodontal disease treatment options to restore your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn the symptoms of periodontal disease<\/a>\nand what Pointe Dental Group can do to treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Periodontal Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several symptoms associated with periodontal\ndisease. When it begins to develop, these symptoms can appear subtly or not at\nall. As it progresses, the symptoms will worsen and leave your mouth vulnerable\nto additional harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Breath<\/strong> \u2013\nBacteria that causes inflammation also causes foul odors that affect your\nbreath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shrinking Gums<\/strong> \u2013\nReceding gums is a side-effect of bone breaking down and the gums separating\nfrom your teeth. This symptom often is noticed when you see that your teeth\nappear larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Sensitivity<\/strong>\n\u2013 Unlike cavities that can be triggered by extreme temperatures, sensitivity\nfrom advanced gum disease can be even easier to trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Swollen Gums<\/strong>\n\u2013 Inflammation causes your gums to swell and appear a darker red than the\nnatural pinkish hue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loose Teeth\/Shifting\nTeeth<\/strong> \u2013 Weakened bone in your mouth compromises your teeth\u2019s placement in\nyour mouth. They may begin to shift around or become loose, ultimately leading\nto lost teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal Disease Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal\ndisease<\/a> treatment involves different steps depending on the severity and\nsymptoms of your individual case.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This basic form of gum disease treatment helps remove the\noffending plaque and bacteria to reduce future inflammation and help begin the\nhealing process. Scaling involves your dentist or hygienist physically removing\ntartar and plaque with specialized tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the scaling process, they will clean all the way to\nthe gum to remove as much plaque as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root Planing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gum separation is one dangerous symptom of periodontal\ndisease. Root planing helps counteract it. By smoothing the root surfaces of\nthe teeth, the gum tissue\u2019s ability to heal and reattach is improved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This also helps to reduce pockets in your teeth at the\ngumline. Bacteria in these places are particularly dangerous. They will cause\ndecay and damage to your teeth at the root where they\u2019re vulnerable, and it can\ntake months before the damage is noticed if not examined under the trained eye\nof a dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser Gum Disease Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One new approach for periodontal\ndisease treatment is using laser technology<\/a>. This minimally-invasive\ntreatment is safe and effective. The results of laser gum disease treatment are\nimproved when combined with scaling and root planing, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest benefit for patients with laser treatment is\nthat it\u2019s quick. While traditional surgery can require several visits, laser\ngum therapy can take just one to two visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the initial periodontal disease treatment options aren\u2019t\nenough to stop the progression of symptoms, you may be recommended to consider\nsurgical options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pointe Dental Group offers several periodontal treatment\noptions involving surgery for serious cases of gum disease. These can attack\nspecific symptoms and effects of\nthe disease<\/a>, with solutions like pocket reduction surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other surgical options involve removing teeth and replacing\nthem with dental implants if it\u2019s unlikely that the teeth can ever recover from\nthe damage wrought from the bacterial infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, both bone or soft-tissue can be grated to help\nrestore integrity to the affected areas of your mouth. These grafts not only\nrestore damage done by periodontal disease, they help prevent future damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pointe Dental Group\u2019s Periodontist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a multi-specialty dental care provider, Pointe Dental\nGroup has a periodontist on staff who is available to identify and treat\npotential periodontal issues. Dr. Whitney Weiner\u2019s extensive knowledge on gum\ninflammation and topics related to periodontal care have been nationally\nrecognized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do You Need Periodontal Disease Treatment? Schedule a Consultation!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Contact<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pointe Dental Group can provide you with a complete\nexamination, answer your questions, and discuss your treatment options. Schedule an appointment<\/a> with\nus today! New patients can receive FREE\ncomprehensive exam and consultation<\/a>, plus a full panoramic x-ray with a\npaid cleaning procedure (a $200 value)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grosse Pointe Farms: (313) 881-2480<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelby Township: (586) 803-8300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss a thing! Connect with us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"Dental<\/p>\n

Poor dental care can lead to long-term health issues like
\ngingivitis. While gingivitis
\nis often simple to counteract, it can quickly advance into periodontal
\ndisease if left unchecked. This advanced form of gum disease requires more
\nserious periodontal disease treatment options to restore your oral health.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn the symptoms of periodontal disease
\nand what Pointe Dental Group can … Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[89,4],"tags":[29,102,5],"class_list":["post-885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry","category-periodontal-disease","tag-gum-disease","tag-periodontal-disease","tag-periodontics"],"yoast_head":"\nPeriodontal Disease Treatment | Pointe Dental Group | Grosse Pointe & Shelby Twp, MI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are your options for periodontal disease treatment? 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